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YE11 YAH

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,396 mi
Last recorded178,396 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 YAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 178,396 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 178,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 164,519 miles

brake pad warning lamp on dashboard

pedestrian protection system warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Fail 16 May 2023 164,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp on dashboard

pedestrian protection system warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 3 Feb 2022 129,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 124,133 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,459 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,283 miles

Both front tyres getting low on both edges of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 30 Mar 2018 94,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres getting low on both edges of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,413 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perished slightly on outer edges of tread and getting low on edges of tread

Emission smoke level too clean to obtain reading/result

Engine upper cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Rear tyre almost bald on inner edge of tread and nail found in centre tread

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread and has two deep cuts in tread, unable to identify cords/ply

Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,413 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perished slightly on outer edges of tread and getting low on edges of tread

Emission smoke level too clean to obtain reading/result

Engine upper cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre almost bald on inner edge of tread and nail found in centre tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread and has two deep cuts in tread, unable to identify cords/ply

Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,218 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,911 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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YE11 YAH is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE11 YAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE11 YAH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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